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Markets & Infrastructure
Payments & Settlements
China, UAE to Advance Cross-Border Payment Cooperation
By Mark Johnston | 10/06/2025
China’s CIPS and CBUAE to develop a cross-border payment connectivity programme that provides local currency clearing services for FIs in the MENA region.
Structural Regulation
SET Proposes Adjustments to Free Float and IPO Rules
By Editors | 09/06/2025
The Thai bourse aims to boost market competitiveness by easing requirements for new listings, targeting major domestic and international firms.
Trading & Investment
MCX Gets SEBI Nod to Launch Electricity Futures Contract
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025
The new contract will help power producers, distribution companies, and large consumers manage price volatility and financial risks.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Mulls Tweaks to Listing Regime Amid US-China Tensions
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2025
Regulators are considering ways to facilitate listings by US-listed Chinese companies that don’t comply with Hong Kong’s limits on dual-class shares.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan Eases Foreign Securities Rules for High-Net-Worth Investors
By Editors | 09/06/2025
Taiwan’s FSC has relaxed age restrictions and custody rules to enable securities firms to better cater to sophisticated investors.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Taiwan Central Bank Warns of Growing Risks from ETF Market
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2025
The growth of the ETF market poses financial stability risks due to investor herding, liquidity challenges and questionable asset management practices.
Structural Regulation
US SEC Considers Narrowing Foreign Private Issuer Definition
By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2025
The US SEC is considering revising its foreign private issuer rules amid concerns over disclosure and regulatory arbitrage, particularly affecting […]
Capital Adequacy
Switzerland Proposes Stricter Capital Rules for UBS, Targeting Foreign Units
By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2025
The new capital requirements could make it more expensive for UBS to grow its business in Asia, impacting its competitiveness in the region.
Supervision & Enforcement
SFC Outlines Multi-Pronged Strategy Against Unlicensed Finfluencers
By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025
The SFC has conducted thematic inspections to assess the practices used by intermediaries that engage with finfluencers.
Structural Regulation
Regulatory Developments Shaping APAC Capital Markets: ASIFMA
By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025
ASIFMA survey reveals rising confidence in APAC capital markets despite geopolitical headwinds. The findings suggest that regulatory clarity is key.
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